DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE // Colston Hall

Ben Gibbard - Vocals & Guitar
Chris Walla - Guitar & Production
Nick Harmer - Bass
John McGerr - Drums

Biography
Death Cab for Cutie's rise from small-time solo project to emotive, Grammy-nominated rock quartet is one of indie pop's greatest success stories. The group was originally a side project for singer/guitarist Ben Gibbard, a student at Western Washington University who split his time between school and music. Gibbard began recording an albums worth of solo material in 1997, and with the help of friend Chris Walla produced an eight-song cassette entitled "You Can Play These Songs With Chords." When the tape proved to be a local hit, Gibbard reached into his circle of friends to assemble a band. With a lineup now in place, the quarter gave themselves the name Death Cab For Cutie and signed their first recording contract with the year.

Now, over a decade later, with six studio albums, five EP's and one demo under their collective belts, Death Cab continue to gain a bigger and stronger fan base; and their constant touring in support of these albums only serves to strengthen their status in the indie-pop domain.

After all, when it comes down to it, Death Cab for Cutie is a pop band. But what separates them from the rest of the sheep is the pure emotion and genuine sincerity of each note. Their music awakens an emotional beast and evokes a feeling that only heartfelt songwriting coupled with amazing talent can produce.

They put on fantastic live shows that showcase true musicianship and originality. Here I am photographing them at the Colston Hall in Bristol as part of the tour for their latest release, "Narrow Stairs."

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